Nameplate Engraver (Metal Plate)
ねーむぷれーとちょうこくこう（きんぞくばん）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing job that engraves letters and designs on metal nameplates, performing high-precision finishing through machine operation or manual processing.
Description
Nameplate engravers (metal plates) are specialists who engrave letters and designs on metal nameplates. They use CNC routers, laser engravers, sandblast equipment, and hand engraving tools, adjusting depth and texture based on drawings or data. After processing, they perform polishing, painting, plating, quality inspection, and packaging. They understand metal materials and tool characteristics, manage processes and maintenance, and balance delivery deadlines with finishing precision.
Future Outlook
While the introduction of digital control technologies such as lasers and CNC is progressing, demand for high value-added products made by hand processing remains. The fusion of skill inheritance and automation skills is important.
Personality Traits
Dexterous with hands and good at detailed work / High concentration / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Career Path
Apprentice Engraver → Engraver → Senior Engraver → Quality Control Staff → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Basic Machine Processing Knowledge / Blueprint Reading / Machine Engraving Operation / Tool Selection and Maintenance
Recommended Skills
CAD/CAM / Laser Engraving Operation (Advanced) / Metal Processing / Sandblast
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because high precision and uniformity are required in detailed engraving processes. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because there is little complex mathematical analysis. |
Aliases
- Metal Nameplate Engraver
- Plate Engraver
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